RFP- Water Testing
Request for Proposals- Water Quality Monitoring Program
The Town of North Stonington Water Pollution Control Authority is seeking proposals from qualified firms to implement a water quality monitoring program modeled on program initiated in 1976 that called for periodic sampling and testing of potential pollution sources to provide early warning signs of impending sewage problems. The WPCA seeks recommendations for additional sampling locations based on the actual development that has occurred since 1994 and that which is anticipated. The tasks detailed below include: reviewing past sampling locations and available test results; visual inspection, water sampling, and testing in original locations, and comparing results; providing recommendations for additional sampling locations based on development that has occurred and/or to establish baseline conditions, and providing an overall evaluation of results.
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Instruction to Bidders
- Bid Submission- All bids are to be forwarded to the Selectmen’s Office, 40 Main Street, North Stonington, CT 06359 by July 16, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read.
- Sealed Envelope: Bids must be submitted on the attached form and submitted in a seal envelope clearly labeled: WPCA - Water Quality Monitoring Program.
- Minimum Insurance Requirements.
The selected contractor shall agree to maintain in force at all times during which services are to be performed the following coverage placed with a company(ies) licensed to do business in the State of Connecticut:
| General Liability* | Each Occurrence | $1,000,000 |
| General Aggregate | $2,000,000 | |
| Products/Completed Operations Aggregate | $2,000,000 | |
| Auto Liability* | Combined Single Limit | |
| Each Accident | $1,000,000 | |
| Umbrella* | Each Occurrence | $1,000,000 |
| (Excess Liability) | Aggregate | $1,000,000 |
| Professional Liability | Each Occurrence | $1,000,000 |
| Aggregate | $1,000,00 |
A certificate of insurance naming the Town of North Stonington as an additional insured shall be required commencing work.
| Workers' Compensation | WC Statutory Limits | |
| and Employers' Liability | EL Each Accident | $500,000 |
| EL Disease Each Employ | $500,000 | |
| EL Disease Policy Limit | $500,000 |
4. Bid Award- The Town of North Stonington reserves the right to reject any and all bids that are not in the best interest of the Town. All bids must be valid for at least 60 days.
5. Questions- Address all questions to Selectmen’s Office selectmen@northstoningtonct.gov All questions must be submitted by July 7, 2021 and answers will be posted on the website. Respondent is responsible for verifying scope of work.